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B60 XBK

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB60 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 68,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/front xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 68,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold and egr valve seat broken. (7.1.2)

corrosion to front of chassis both side not with in 30 cm of prescribed area.

o/s/r drive shaft out c,v gaiter clip missing.

slight binding to o/s/r brake detected when turned by hand

tread depths: all on 8mm.

tyre size: 205/70/14 98T XL

Fail 26 May 2017 68,853 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe. (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush mounting on car. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold and egr valve seat broken. (7.1.2)

corrosion to front of chassis both side not with in 30 cm of prescribed area.

o/s/r drive shaft out c,v gaiter clip missing.

slight binding to o/s/r brake detected when turned by hand

tread depths: all on 8mm.

tyre size: 205/70/14 98T XL

Pass 27 May 2016 68,623 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 68,623 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front & rear suspension.

corrosion on sills.

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,044 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on front suspension.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 67,586 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight perishing front tyres.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?

Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 976
brake binding 458
Headlamp aim too low 396
Brake pipe excessively corroded 367
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 330
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B60 XBK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 380 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B60 XBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 380 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B60 XBK registered?

B60 XBK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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